When Water Makes Flowers Wilt
More water can mean less nourishment. When soil stays saturated, air pockets fill with water and roots lose access to the oxygen needed for respiration. Damaged roots then struggle to take up water, leaving flowers limp in a pot that feels wet. The sight invites another drink, but that may deepen the trouble.The roots tell the story. Oxygen deprivation weakens them, while persistently wet conditio...More
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